Subtract 7/35 from 3/4
3/4 - 7/35 is 11/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/140 - 28/140 = 105 - 28/140 = 77/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20
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